IKKiCON

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Convention Hours Registration Thu., Dec. 29th

7pm - 9pm

Fri., Dec. 30th

9am - 9pm

Sat., Dec. 31st

9am - 9pm

Sun., Jan. 1st

9am - 3pm

Dealer’s Room Fri., Dec. 30th

12:30pm - 7pm

Sat., Dec. 31st

10:30am - 6pm

Sun., Jan. 1st

10:30am - 4pm

(12pm VIP) (10am VIP) (10am VIP)

Fri., Dec. 30th

OtakuMart

10am - 10pm

Sat., Dec. 31st

10am - 10pm

Sun., Jan. 1st

10am - 5pm

Table of Contents Convention Hours................................ 2 Letter to the Attendee......................... 3 Convention Rules................................ 4 Convention Floor Map.......................... 5 Exhibit Hall Map.................................. 6 Exhibitor Directory............................ 6-7 Guests........................................... 9-14 Giveaway Information........................ 15 Idol Festival...................................... 16 Staff Credits...................................... 18 Special Thanks.................................. 18

Console Gaming Room

Fri., Dec. 30th

10am - 2am

Sat., Dec. 31st

10am - 2am

Sun., Jan. 1st

10am - 4pm

Tabletop Gaming Room

Fri., Dec. 30th

10am - 2am

Sat., Dec. 31st

10am - 2am

Sun., Jan. 1st

10am - 4pm

Fri., Dec. 30th

Art Show

11am - 6pm

Sat., Dec. 31st

10am - 5pm

Sun., Jan. 1st

10am - 3pm

Anime Lounge

Fri., Dec. 30th

9am - 1pm 2pm - 10pm

Sat., Dec. 31st

9am - 1pm 3pm - 10pm

Sun., Jan. 1st

9am - 1pm

Fri., Dec. 30th

Swap Meet

9am - 10pm

Sat., Dec. 31st

2pm - 3pm

Sun., Jan. 1st

1pm - 4pm

Cosplay Hours Cosplay Prejudging

Fri., Dec. 30th

6pm - 9:30pm

Sat., Dec. 31st

11am - 3:30pm

Cosplay Table

Fri., Dec. 30th

1pm - 4pm

Sat., Dec. 31st

11am - 3pm

Fri., Dec. 30th Sat., Dec. 31st

Hall Cosplay

4:30pm - 7:30pm 10:30am - 2pm


Letter to the Attendee Dear Attendee, We’re absolutely thrilled that you are joining us at IKKiCON 12! We are two years into our next ten years and we wouldn’t have made it this far without you. From start to finish IKKiCON has been a wild ride and having the support of you, the fans, validates all the hard work we’ve done to put on this great show just for you. Over the years you have dedicated yourselves to helping us grow, and challenged us to be the best that we can be each and every year. So please don’t stop now! It is my sincerest hope that all of you have amazing experiences, make loads of great memories, new friends, and return to see us once more at next year’s IKKiCON for an even better time. Thank you for joining our family! IKKiCON

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Convention Rules & Polices 1. Convention Staff, Guests, and Attendees may not engage in any activities that are prohibited by law. This includes, but is not limited to: harassment, substance abuse, public intoxication, etc. 2. Treat the Hotel and Convention Staff with respect. 3. Convention Staff, Guests, and Attendees may not be in possession of any item defined as a weapon, Illegal or not. 4. Convention Staff and Attendees may not bring any animals onto the convention premises, with the exception of ADA working Animals. 5. Badges must be worn and visible at all times. 6. Shoes must be worn at all times. 7. No sleeping in any Convention area at anytime. 8. Badges must be purchased in order to be allowed into the Convention space, if you do not have a badge you will be asked to leave until you purchase one. 9. Do not run in the Convention space. 10. Be mindful of those around you at all times. All Policies listed at http://ikkicon.com/policies/

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Convention Floor Map

IKKiCON is Sponsored by:

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Exhibits Hall Map

Sponsor Booths Sponsor Name Build a Belt Classic Game Fest Cosmunity Equilibrium Loyal KNG

Sponsor Name Lucid Sky Miho Studios Minty Mix San Japan

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S4 S5 S8 S1

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Artist Alley Artist Name Allyssinian Alternate Universe Apocalyss ARTWORK BY CHRISTOPHER CAYCO Astrollation Cabbits Co. 6

Artist Name A9 A1 A14 A45 A40 A18

Cannibal Queen Chancc Art Chasing Blue Studios Cici's Art & Stuff CLIR Studio CoyoteaVegas Cute 'n' Deadly

A34 A35 A29 A17 A16 A41 A2


Artist Name

Artist Name

DG Crazed Yarn & Accessories Dream Cosplays Elefluff Elizabeth Winders Esperion FaintSayu Art Frostyshark Guemozart Hinonekart Hobbit.Town Jewelry Jennifer Moravits Kiriska Lesly's Plushes Madcat Studios Noble Demons Owlapin Pew-Pew Studio Pineapplebananacurry Studios

A36 A10 A4 A39 A25 A23 A21 A28 A7 A43 A19 A12 A26 A48 A11 A46 A6 A20

Precious Bbyz Saane SaBasse Studios Sandoval Studios Silly Sweet Shop Studio Pen Pen Studio TipTop Sushiyama Art Tony Saavedra ToriKat Trauma Tize Twootie Tarte viathatoneartist WhiteOblivion Yanimator ZombiesGoRawr Zyeph Art

A44 A31 A22 A42 A27 A30 A5 A37 A33 A13 A32 A38 A3 A8 A47 A24 A15

List of Dealers Dealer Name

Dealer Name

168 Dragon 7ᵗʰ Dimension Aardvark Tees Anime Depot Anime Palace Anime Pavilion Anime Pop Anime Remix BowenDragon1 Cartoon Passion

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Closet Geek LLC Collectors Universe Fanboy Glass Gifts and blessings

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47, 48 42, 43 15, 16, 17 36 30, 32, 34 19, 20 5, 6, 9, 10 3 26, 27, 28, 29 7, 11 40 46

Hobby Fan NurdTyme Purple Plum Sun Anime Tasty Peach Studios Tee Turtle Tee-Cat The Anime Crew The Five Wits The STAR BOX The Treasure Nest Twylite Fashion Wayne's Comic Closet Yuki Pearl and Jade

44, 45 22, 23 31, 33, 35 4, 8 54, 55. 61 60 52 53 1, 2 21 49, 50, 51 38 57, 58 18

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Guests Greg Ayres Greg Ayres has spent the last fourteen years working in an industry he had admired for years as a fan. With over 200 credits to his name, this fan-boy has managed to get to play a variety of characters that are almost as colorful as his hair. He’s thrilled to splash his way in the role of Nagisa Haruki in Free Eternal Summer, and equally as excited to “kill” as MonoKuma in Danganronpa, and Doug in Gangsta. When he’s not in a booth with headphones on, you can usually find him sporting headphones behind “the decks”at many a music event. Greg is also a member of Project BECK, who perform music from the anime Beck Mongolian Chop Squad, and has had blast reliving the music from the show with his friends. Always thrilled share his love of music with anyone willing to listen – from packed rooms at anime conventions, to the legendary stage of The Knitting Factory (NYC), he’s always ready to make a little noise.

Luci Christian Luci is a professional actor living and working in Houston, Texas. Her on-camera credits include commercial, industrial, and film, while voice work encompasses radio, tv, e-learning, industrial, animated series, and audiobooks. Luci is also an internationallyknown anime and game voice actor. Currently voicing Nami in One Piece on Toonami and Ochaco in My Hero Academia at funimation.com, not to mention a recent turn as Murano on the gory Parasyte: the Maxim on Toonami. When she isn’t working she’s running after her two little girls, rockin’ the PTO, watching Netflix with her husband, aspiring to be a dogooder, and trying to use her ‘inside voice’ while on the phone.

Kevin Duhaney Kevin Duhaney is a film & television actor based out of Toronto, Ontario. He has 28 years of experience and is very well known in the American & Canadian film industry. He began acting at the tender age of 4 and has accumulated over 35 film & television credits to date. He is best known for his Roles as Ethan James The Blue Dino Thunder Power Ranger as well as the Voice of Cameron on the hit cartoon series Total Drama Island. Now at the prime of his career and ready to take the next big step to reach his full potential & success in the film industry.

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Ex-Shadow Kyle has been cosplaying since 2004, and has attended dozens of conventions and events throughout the United States since he first started. To him, cosplay is an art; it is a way of breathing life into his favorite characters. His specialties are mascots, armor, and props, but he’s no stranger to sewing either. He always strives to improve his costuming skills, and he loves to pass on anything he learns along the way. He has received many awards for his costumes, judged costume contests at numerous events, and hosts costuming panels and workshops with his wife Malinda.

Goldy Goldy is a Japanese cosplayer renowned for his elaborate, largescale armor builds. With over 10 and counting, his constructions include Alphonse Elric from Fullmetal Alchemist, Gurrent Lagann and multiple mechs from the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED series. He has guested around the world and won awards in multiple countries, including the World Cosplay Summit. This master of the art also regularly teaches workshops in Akihabara, Tokyo and will be sharing his knowledge in panels throughout the convention weekend. You won’t want to miss it!

Darrel Guilbeau Darrel Guilbeau is a Los Angeles based actor and voice over artist whose most recent roles include Gaeru in Heroes: Legend of the Battle Disks, Hakuryuu Ren in Magi-The Labyrinth of Magic and The Kingdom of Magic, Amaimon in Blue Exorcist, Rikuo in Nura:Rise of the Yokai Clan and Mikado in Durarara!! and Durarara!! X2. He has voiced the lead roles of Gainer Sanga in Overman King Gainer and Ichitaka Seto in I”s and I”s Pure. In the video game world he recently voiced Yue Jin & Xu Shu in Dynasty Warriors 8. He has also voiced Viewtiful Joe in Marvel vs Capcom 3 and UMVC3, Layle in Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles:The Crystal Bearers, Wylfred in Valkyrie Profile:Covenant of the Plume, the Main Ceptor in Culdcept Saga, Taishi Ci in Dynasty Warriors 6, Nagamasa Azai/Mitsuhide Akechi in Warriors Orochi 1 & 2, Lekius in Dawn of Mana, Werman/Duran in Avalon Code, Shu in Blue Dragon Awakened Shadow as well as various voices in Radiata Stories, Legendary, Fantasy Earth Zero and Turning Point:Fall of Liberty. He has also done voiceovers for live action & animated films, most recently as the golden retriever puppy Snoozer in the film Golden Winter with Hayley Duff, The Swan Princess: A Royal Family Tale and in the Scifi film The Gunrunner Billy Kane. Other films include Red Water with Lou Diamond Phillips, Witless Protection with Larry the Cable Guy, Bam Bam & Celeste with Margaret Cho, and the Korean comedy Attack the Gas Station.

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Lauren Landa Within the world behind the mic, Lauren is most known for roles such as the ninja beauty, Kasumi in Dead or Alive 5; the sexy Litchi Faye Ling in the popular fighting games BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger, as well as the sequels BlazBlue: Continuum Shift, and Continuum Shift Extend; Chrono Phantasma; the badass Kyoko Sakura in Puella Magi Madoka Magica; the enthusiastic Yan Leixia in Soul Calibur V; the deadly Little Queen in Tales of Graces; the valley girl racer in pink, Boiboi, in REDLINE; the adorable zombie Squigly in Skullgirls; kind hearted Leia in Tales of Xillia; the innocent Chubo Sonken in Ikki Tousen: Great Guardians, the quiet Annie Leonhardt in the hit anime series Attack on Titan, One in DrakenGard 3, Nora in Noragami and most recently, the voice of Sailor Neptune in the VIZ dub of Sailor Moon and Nio in Riddle Story of Devil. She has also had several other roles in anime and video games such as Leeza, (Blazing Souls Accelate), Arf and Chrono Harlaown (Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha/ A’s), Kirche Van Zerbst, (Familiar Of Zero) Aegil, Cotton, Sasha (Rondo of Swords), Lila (Summon Night Twin Age), Rina (Luminous Arc 2), Yoko (Sakichi Satô’s Tokyo Zombie), Sy-Fy channel’s anime addition (Monster) and more!

Malindachan When Malinda first got into cosplay in 2004, she never expected it would have such an impact on her lifestyle. Always a crafty individual, she found cosplay to be the perfect outlet for her urge to make geeky things that looked cool. She especially loves styling wigs and giving back to the cosplay community through her tutorials and presentations. Over the years Malinda has been featured in various publications and received several awards for her craftsmanship and performances. Originally from Jefferson City, Missouri, she now works for Arda Wigs in Chicago.

Bryce Papenbrook Bryce Papenbrook has been a professional voice over artist since the age of eight. Bryce has performed in numerous video games, cartoons, and television shows. Some recent roles include Eren in Attack on Titan, Kirito in Sword Art Online & Sword Art Online II, Rin Okumura in Blue Exorcist, Chooki & Lydendor in Tenkai Knights, Red in Pokemon Origins, Masaomi Kida in Durarara!! & Durarara!! X2, Theodore in Persona Q, Makoto Naegi in DanganRonpa : Trigger Happy Havoc, Nagito Komaeda in Super Dangan Ronpa 2, Staz Charlie Blood in Blood Lad, Adrien aka Cat Noir in Miraculous Ladybug, Clay Sizemore in Soul Eater Not!, Kaname Isaki in A Lull in the Sea, Numerous roles in Call of Duty : Ghosts, Tiz Arrior in Bravely Default, Adol Christin in Ys: Memories of Celceta, Inky in Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures Game, Black Ranger in the Power Rangers Megaforce Game, Sultan in Disney Princess Palace Pets, Lest in Rune Factory 4, Henry in Fire Emblem Awakening, Issachar in Shin Megami Tensei IV, Asbel Lhant in Tales of Graces F, Zidane Tribal in Final Fantasy Dissidia 012, and Guan Ping in Dynasty Warriors. 12


Jeff Parazzo Jeff Parazzo was recently guest starring on such shows as “24 Hour Rental”, “Flashpoint”, “Nikita”, “Degrassi” and “Suits” most fans recognize him as Trent Fernandes the White Dino Thunder Ranger from the hit kids television show Power Rangers. Jeff also lead a critically acclaimed feature film called “Late Fragment” that toured all the major film festivals.

Sec-C Cosplay Sec-c cosplay is a Texas based cosplay group who has been competing in cosplay contests together since 2010. In addition to competing they have experience judging as well as organizing cosplay contests. They have won multiple craftsmanship and performance awards together and regularly host cosplay panels. Jehn and Kiya are passionate about craftsmanship and fostering the cosplay community and can’t wait to see everyone at IKKiCON!

Blake Shepard Contributing to the anime world since 2003, beginning with ADV films, Blake Shepard regularly lends his vocal talents to FUNimation, Seraphim Digital. His unique tone and versatility has allowed him to provide performances for a range of characters in shows such as: Food Wars (Crunchy Roll and Hi Dive), Air Gear (SyFy Channel/Adult Swim), Fullmetal Alchemist : Brotherhood, One Piece, Attack on Titan (Cartoon Network), Halo Legends (Netflix) and many more. As an animator, Blake Shepard has also provided the Anime Network with original animation as well as creating promos and bumpers for the network. His company Dynosaur Productions focuses on original content and new technologies. His new project: Robot Girl Chronicles is currently in production. You can learn more at Patreon.com/RobotGirl.

Teca Teca is an award-winning cosplayer who has been cosplaying for over a decade. She has won over twenty craftsmanship and presentation awards and judged more than a dozen competitions across the country. She’s worked in official industry events as Sailor Jupiter from Sailor Moon and Sailor Moon Crystal for Viz Media, America from Hetalia for FUNimation, Kyouko Sakura from Puella Magi Madoka Magica for Aniplex, Marida Cruz from Gundam Unicorn for Bandai as well as various characters for Daisuki Inc and worked with bands such as Kalafina and CHEMISTRY. She has attended several cosplay events in Japan, including Comic Market (Comiket) and Osaka’s Comic Event.of music with anyone willing to listen – from packed rooms at anime conventions, to the legendary stage of The Knitting Factory (NYC), he’s always ready to make a little noise.

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Vitamin H Vitamin H is the convention entertainment group who’ve been delighting nerds across the nation since 2013. They’ve rocked conventions from New Mexico to West Virginia, and now, they’re coming to rock YOU. Together, Vitamin H have spent the past four years showing convention attendees that programming can be more than boring PowerPoints and monotone delivery, and that learning CAN be fun…provided there’re enough dumb jokes involved. Kidd Bowyer is a neon-haired motormouth with a fledgling YouTube show and awful taste in everything. Kidd focuses on old-school nostalgia, quirky counterculture, spinetingling horror, and stuff where people’s heads explode. Annie “Pathos” Bowyer is a veteran anime fangirl, and occasional Funimation VA who spends most of her time neck-deep in CSS. Pathos specializes in extensive research, carefully crafted graphic design and lots and lots of brain-type facts. Whether it’s horror, humor, history, or just over the top, late night insanity, Vitamin H is dedicated to making sure you laugh and learn.

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Giveaway! How to get your Tickets Reserved Room Per Night = 5 Tickets For each night you reserve a room at the official convention hotel you will receive 5 additional chances to WIN! Limited to 2 people per room. Registration = 1 Ticket

How to Win

Prizes

There is no purchase necessary! Throughout the weekend, you will be given tickets that give you a chance to win. There are many different ways to get your tickets, and increase your chances to win. The drawing will take place Sunday, during “Closing Ceremonies.” You just have to be there with your tickets for a chance to win.

Images Above Accurately Represent Prizes

*Tickets are given to paid attendees only, which includes: Weekend Registration, Day Passes, VIP Registration, and even Artists. All rules are subject to change at anytime without warning. Remember, you must be present at the drawing to win, and will not be held for any length of time.

Ticketed Events Guest Panels, VItamin H Panels, Winter Idol Festival, Lets go to Tokyo, Ani-battles: The Anime Debate Game, Idol Culture 101, Idol Dance Gathering, Wotagei: For Dummies, IDOL FESTIV@L Meet & Greet, Idol-lyimpics, Cartoon Karaoke, Morose Mononokean Premiere, Ace Attorney Premiere, Art Auction, and Convention Feedback.

Prize #1 Playstation 4 1TB

The PlayStation 4 system provides dynamic, connected gaming, powerful graphics and speed, intelligent personalization, deeply integrated social capabilities, and innovative second-screen features. $300 Value Prize #2 Xbox One S 500GB

Play the greatest games lineup on a smaller console. Just don’t let its size fool you – with an internal power supply and ample internal storage, the Xbox One S is the excellent Xbox. $280 Value Prize #3 Fallout Nuka Cola Machine Mini Refrigerator + Ramune

FIZZY FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY, Your very own NukaCola fridge for your settlement, Optional light on top guides you to your refreshment. Additionally, you get Ramune to stock your amazing fridge with. $150 Value (If you can find it) And More… Even more prizes will be offered at closing ceremonies!

Yes, just for attending the convention, you have an opportunity to win. V.I.P. Silver = 5 Tickets For upgrading to a Platinum Membership, you will receive an additional 3 chance to go home with one of you awesome prizes. V.I.P. Gold = 10 Tickets For upgrading to a Platinum+ Membership, you will receive an additional 5 chance to go home with one of you awesome prizes. $10 spent at the merchandise booth = 1 Ticket For every $10 you spend at our merchandise booth, you will be given 1 Ticket per transaction. Participating Dealers = 1 Ticket Certain vendors in the dealers room will be giving out tickets per transactions. The participants will have signs indicating which vendor you can get them from. Game Room Tournament = 1 Ticket Regardless of it being console or card gaming, you get 1 ticket just for entering. You must actually participate to receive a ticket. Attending Events = 1 Ticket Specific ticket awarding events will be announced at a later date.

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Staff Credits Title Chairman Administrative Director Supervising Director Resources Director Sales Director Programming Director Audio Visual Manager Anime Lounge Console Gaming Manager Cosplay Manager Exhibitors Manager Guest Relations Manager Karaoke Maid Cafe Manager OtakuMart Manager Panel Coordinator Photography Manager Press Manager Production Assistant Registration Manager Staff Suite Manager Safety Manager Screening Room Manager Supplies Tabletop Gaming Manager Volunteer Coordinator Japanese Translator

Special Thanks to:

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Name Michael Loredo Ken Wallen Francisco Ayala Seth Jones Shayne Bachman Kati Bachman Scott H Marina L David A Michelle H Lauren N Lisa P Cruz R Sage E Nick H Mackenzie D Pete O Amanda C-M Courtney P Trey C Charles R Victoria G Alex K Brandon M Chris F Leo A Lucia C

Special Thanks: Kathie Wilson, Oliver Clarke, Frank Ayala, Frank’s Mom, Shayne & Kati Bachman, Lisa Pillow and family, Shane Holmberg and family, Robert, Lucid Sky, Anime North Texas, A-Kon, AnimeCTX, AnimeFest, Anime Matsuri, San Japan, Trello, Skype, Fat Stream Entertainment, Sageykins, Cosmunity, Minty Mix, Purple Plum, Crunchyroll, Dragon’s Lair, Build a Belt, Equilibrium U.S.G., Randy Poffo, Vitamin H, Aaron Broyles, Victoria Gloria, Lisa Baxter, Peter Jiang, Nick Hetherington, Alex Knutson, Trey Clanton, Leonardo Acosta, City of Austin, Renaissance Hotel Austin, and the Loredo Family.




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